OLSAT Figural Reasoning

The OLSAT contains a subsection of questions called Figural Reasoning. These test items require children to closely assess shapes and patterns. Continue reading and try a type of Figural Reasoning question.

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Figural Reasoning Question Types

There are four types of questions within the Figural Reasoning category:

Type

Level

Description

Figural Classification

A-D

These questions measure the ability to identify the “odd one out” in a group of five images. A child will have to identify which of the five images does not belong in the group by recognizing a common theme or pattern present throughout the images.

Figural Analogy

A-G

These questions assess the ability to understand relationships between figures. The objective is to identify which figure in a group of 5 is most similar to the original figure presented in the question. While Figural Classification assesses the ability to identify differences, Figural Analogy assesses the ability to identify similarities.

Pattern Matrix

A-G

These questions assess the ability to fill in the missing item in a matrix. Matrices are 3X3 grids (9 total boxes) which have sequences and patterns that run horizontally and vertically. Each matrix will have a blank square, which will have to be filled in with the correct figure to complete the pattern.

Figural Series

A-G

Figural Series questions assess the ability to predict the next step in a progression of geometric shapes. The question will consist of four consecutive shapes, ordered according to a certain pattern or theme, and the test taker will have to predict what the fifth shape in the sequence will be.

Figural Reasoning Sample Question

The following question is a Figural Analogy test item from the Figural Reasoning section:

The pictures in the boxes on the top belong together in a certain way. Choose the picture that belongs with the bottom picture in the same way the pictures on top belong together.

Answer and Explanation

The correct answer is C.

Each square in the top row contains a circle divided into four equal segments. Each circle is identical to the other, except that the colors of the segments are inverted. The segments that were purple on the left become green on the right and vice versa.

The shapes in the bottom row will follow the same relationship. The answer choice will contain an identical figure with inverted coloring.

How to Prepare for the OLSAT Figural Reasoning Subsection

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Keep in mind that your child should practice all types of questions when preparing for the OLSAT. Even if your child finds figural reasoning questions easy, it is still important that he or she practice them, to obtain tools for the more difficult questions which may come up on the real test. If your child finds figural reasoning questions challenging, it is even more important to practice every relevant question in the prep pack. Remember to always read the explanations, since they contain many important details, tools, and additional examples. Remind your child not to skip the explanations even if he or she answers a question correctly, as they may still help them with more challenging questions of the same type.

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OLSAT Question Types

View the table below for a breakdown of OLSAT subsections and question types.

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